Although Pinellas Park is inland along Tampa Bay tributaries, portions of the city fall within the Coastal Storm Area as defined by the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan, restricting density increases and high-intensity uses within Category 1 storm surge zones.
The Pinellas County Coastal Storm Area (CSA) includes the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) projected to be inundated by Category 1 hurricane storm surge under the most recent SLOSH model. Within the CSA, future land use map amendments cannot increase density beyond 5.0 dwelling units per gross acre, and density bonuses are not permitted in CHHA or Special Flood Hazard Areas. Pinellas Park's Land Development Code Article 8 (Floodplain) implements complementary construction standards, and the city's Future Land Use Element coordinates with countywide coastal management goals. Owners considering redevelopment in low-elevation portions of Pinellas Park should verify CSA, FEMA flood zone, and SLOSH evacuation zone status.
Approving density above CSA caps, building without floodplain permits, or violating elevation requirements can result in denied permits, mandatory remediation, and loss of NFIP eligibility.
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